Eat. Sleep .Plern. Repeat

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Plern Thai Café & Restaurant kindly asks customers with food allergies or other dietary needs to notify our staff before placing an order.

We regret to inform you that we are unable to issue refunds for incorrect orders.

There will be a 1.9% surcharge for payments made by card, a 10% surcharge on weekends, and a 15% surcharge on public holidays.

Discover the Good Atmosphere of Plern

Located in the heart of Melbourne CBD, Plern invites you to experience the essence of Thai cuisine and culture. “Plern” means to immerse yourself in what you love, and here, it’s all about savoring the rich flavors of authentic Thai dishes. Whether you’re enjoying a quick café break or a full dining experience, relax, indulge, and let your senses escape into the vibrant tastes of Thailand.


Hardware Street often gets bundled with its more popular older sister Hardware Lane, just opposite. Cutting through from Lonsdale Street to Little Lonsdale, this short stretch has come into its own in recent years. Options abound for caffeine fiends and brunch devotees alike, with Hardware Société and Ten Square offering their own spin on classic breakfast dishes as well as delectable pastries. In the evening, open the heavy set doors of Mjolner, a high-end Norse-inspired restaurant and cocktail bar where you can drink ale from horns and dine on succulently grilled meats. Reference: Visit Victoria

At Plern Thai Café & Restaurant, we bring the best of Thailand to your plate with signature dishes from every corner of the country. From the bold, spicy flavors of the north to the rich, aromatic curries of the south, our menu is a celebration of authentic Thai cuisine. Each dish is crafted with fresh ingredients and traditional recipes to deliver a true taste of Thailand right here in Melbourne CBD. Indulge in the diverse and vibrant flavors that make Thai food unforgettable!

Our recommended Menu

A Taste of Thai Indulgence​

Snack Platter (Pork Combination)

A combination of sour pork sausage, pork intestines, crispy pork, deep-fried pork, pork crackles, with Plern-style chilli relish and spicy dipping sauces

Prik Khing Crispy Pork

Stir-fried sweet chilli paste with crispy pork, snake bean with garlic and lime leaves

Barramundi with Plern Fish Sauce

Deep-fried butterfly barramundi with fish sauce served with seafood dipping sauce

Calamari with chilli & Lime

Steam calamari with Thai herbs in chilli and lime dressing

Plern Somtum Platter

A choice of papaya salad with pork crackles, fermented pork sausage, egg, pickle cabbage, thin noodles, bean sprout

Goong Chae

Fresh raw prawn in spicy seafood sauce, crispy shallot and sliced garlic

Crazy Crab Fried Rice

Fried rice with crab meat, egg, spring onion, garlic, and seasoning 

Ma Kham Jeed Sorbet

Tamarind sorbet served with chilli salt and caramel chilli toffee 

Testimonial

What They Say

Great spot for authentic Thai food. The Thai Boat noodle with beef was very rich and comforting. Good serve size too. The tamarind and chilli sorbet was a perfect to balance the richness of the soup. The aesthetics of the food extends to service with cutlery, glassware, teas served in beautiful tea pots. Staff are lovely.
OLGA
Such a sweet little spot down hardware lane. Food was so delicious, authentic and came out quickly. Really extensive menu, our favourites were the crab fried rice, deep fried whole fish with fish sauce and a tangy mango salad, calamari with salted egg and panang curry. The homemade drinks were amazing and not too sweet. The ice creams were a highlight. The tamarind ice cream was such a unique flavour. Plern has become our new go to for take food.
MAY C
New Thai café in Melbourne CBD! Recently had the best Thai boat noodles. Highly recommend the Thai-style breakfast congee—it’s packed with flavor. They also offer desserts, cakes, and coffee. I love the dining atmosphere ❤️
KATIE

Reservation

We will hold your reservation for 15 minutes after your reservation time. After 15 minutes, we will consider your reservation as a no-show.

What does the word "Plern" Mean in Thai?

"Plern is a Thai word that means... indulge in the one thing you like and forget about other things"

Meet The Team of Plern

Get to know the passionate team behind Plern, dedicated to bringing authentic Thai flavors and warm hospitality to the heart of Melbourne CBD. Our staff is here to ensure every visit is a memorable experience!